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St Bartholomew's Hospital - founding

Inscription

{The cornice above the arch reads:}
St Bartholomew's Hospital, founded by Ray-here, Anno 1702.

{Below the cornice, the left-most stone reads:}
This front was rebuilt Anno 1702, in the first year of Queen Anne.

{Below the cornice, the right-most stone reads:}
S. Wm. Prichard Kt. & Alder President
John Nicoll Esq. Treasurer

Site: Henry VIII entrance to St Bartholomew's Hospital (2 memorials)

EC1, West Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital

The two figures on the broken pediment represent lameness and sickness.

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Queen Anne

Born St James's Palace. Reigned 1702 - 14. Married Prince George of Demark in...

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Rahere

Founded St Bartholomew's Hospital and Priory in 1123, including the church of...

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St Bartholomew's Hospital - founding

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John Nicoll

Treasurer associated with St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1702.

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Sir William Prichard

Alder President associated with St Bartholomew's Hospital in 1702. A director...

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